Melissa Woods
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Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Waratahs aren't worried about slow Super Rugby start
The NSW Waratahs feel they have the tools but need better execution as they look to level their win-loss ratio against the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific. → Read More
Hosea to help Rebels get off to fast Super Rugby start
Despite still missing some injured Test players, Melbourne are hopeful of getting off to a better Super Rugby Pacific start with lock Trevor Hosea a key. → Read More
Rebels fall to Fiji in Super Rugby trial
Melbourne were kept scoreless in their first Super Rugby trial of the season, losing 24-0 to Fijian Drua in the Rebels' first match in Fiji. → Read More
Slipper upbeat despite Wallabies defeat
A 13-10 loss to Ireland has continued to pile pressure on the Wallabies but skipper James Slipper feels they are making progress ahead of next year's World Cup. → Read More
Wallabies lose Foketi for remaining tour
The Wallabies have suffered an injury blow, losing in-form centre Lalakai Foketi for the remainder of their European tour due to a shin injury against France. → Read More
Will Skelton a giant asset for Wallabies
Will Skelton has joined the touring Wallabies and his teammate Jed Holloway says the giant lock has undeniable strengths as they prepare to play France. → Read More
Hooper happy to return to Test rugby arena
Michael Hooper didn't miss a beat in his return to Test rugby after taking a mental health break, celebrating his birthday with a Wallabies win over Scotland. → Read More
Michael Hooper set to return to face Scotland
Coach Dave Rennie has included ex-skipper Michael Hooper in his starting side to face Scotland with the Wallabies hoping to start their spring tour with a bang. → Read More
Super Rugby looks to settle in 2023
Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos has ruled out cross-over games with teams from Japan or the US, saying they need to consolidate the current Super Rugby comp. → Read More
Savea to stay home as All Blacks confirm Bledisloe squad
Star backrower Ardie Savea will remain in New Zealand for the birth of his child, missing the All Blacks' trip to Melbourne to take on the Wallabies next week. → Read More
Cooper backs O'Connor for Wallabies return
Quade Cooper expects James O'Connor to rediscover his best form and force his way back into the Wallabies side before next year's Rugby World Cup. → Read More
'He's devastated': O'Connor left out for Foley's Wallabies return
James O'Connor has been dumped with another veteran playmaker Bernard Foley joining the Wallabies squad for the upcoming Tests against South Africa. → Read More
Wallabies want to build five-eighth depth
Coach Dave Rennie wants to accelerate the development of Australian five-eighths following Quade Cooper's injury and James O'Connor's stop-start year. → Read More
Wallabies' Cooper not focused on Cheika
Coach Dave Rennie is backing Quade Cooper to deliver at No.10 for the Wallabies and says his history with Argentina coach Michael Cheika hasn't been mentioned. → Read More
Wallabies ponder Kerevi centre replacement
While shattered by Samu Kerevi's knee injury, the Wallabies are confident they have the depth to cover his position through the Rugby Championship. → Read More
Wallabies Arnold ready for physical Pumas
Wallabies lock Rory Arnold says he's expecting fierce physicality from Michael Cheika-coached Argentina in next week's Rugby Championship Test. → Read More
Gibbon hoping for second Wallabies chance
After missing a Test call-up in his first Wallabies squad selection, prop Matt Gibbon is hoping Dave Rennie gives him playing time in the Rugby Championship. → Read More
Wallabies wary of Cheika-coached Pumas
Still licking their wounds after their series loss to England, the Wallabies are heading back into camp to prepare for the Michael Cheika-coached Argentina. → Read More
Wallabies licking wounds ahead of Pumas
After a frustrating Test series loss to England, the Wallabies will look to regroup ahead of a two-match Rugby Championship series with Michael Cheika's Pumas. → Read More
Wallabies out to make early England mark
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says his team wants to make an early mark on England in the deciding Test at the SCG rather than chase the scoreboard. → Read More